Courtesan with Two Attendants 1797

"Courtesan with Two Attendants" (1797) is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Kubo Shunman (1757–1820). This work showcases a courtesan with two attendants, rendered in a detailed and expressive style characteristic of ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished in the Edo period. Shunman's delicate use of line and color, combined with the subject matter, creates a sense of elegance and sophistication, capturing a glimpse into the fashionable world of Edo. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Shunman's mastery of the ukiyo-e genre, capturing the beauty and grace of a courtesan with her attendants.